Laura Peatman
@laurakpeatman.bsky.social
Media Relations Manager for @russellgroup.bsky.social.
Outside of that, mostly found reading, sewing or at the theatre.
Outside of that, mostly found reading, sewing or at the theatre.
An excellent piece in @wonkhe.bsky.social from my colleague Steph on the new R&D 'buckets' framework - and how to measure curiosity-driven research, the "flexible connective tissue" that makes missions, innovation and regional activity possible.
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The R&D buckets are here to stay – what matters now is how they’re used
Whitehall has a new way of conceptualising where research funding goes. Stephanie Smith stresses the importance of participating in the conversation Whitehall has a new way of conceptualising where re...
wonkhe.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:48 AM
An excellent piece in @wonkhe.bsky.social from my colleague Steph on the new R&D 'buckets' framework - and how to measure curiosity-driven research, the "flexible connective tissue" that makes missions, innovation and regional activity possible.
@russellgroup.bsky.social
wonkhe.com/blogs/the-rd...
@russellgroup.bsky.social
wonkhe.com/blogs/the-rd...
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In this piece our Director of Policy Dr Hollie Chandler highlights how a levy will be a financial hit on universities at an already difficult time - but that a flat fee could provide a transparent system while protecting research investments.
Read more in @timeshighered.bsky.social ⬇️
Read more in @timeshighered.bsky.social ⬇️
Stop fee levy hostility despite £300 million hit, vice-chancellors told. Helen Packer reports
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/stop-fee-levy-hostility-despite-ps300-million-hit-v-cs-told
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/stop-fee-levy-hostility-despite-ps300-million-hit-v-cs-told
November 27, 2025 at 11:39 AM
In this piece our Director of Policy Dr Hollie Chandler highlights how a levy will be a financial hit on universities at an already difficult time - but that a flat fee could provide a transparent system while protecting research investments.
Read more in @timeshighered.bsky.social ⬇️
Read more in @timeshighered.bsky.social ⬇️
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"If you’ve learned how to think, critically and creatively, then universities have done their job."
Author Francesca Simon, who studied Old and Middle English at @ox.ac.uk, writes for @theguardian.com about the value of studying arts and humanities subjects 👇
Author Francesca Simon, who studied Old and Middle English at @ox.ac.uk, writes for @theguardian.com about the value of studying arts and humanities subjects 👇
💬"Kemi Badenoch wants to end ‘rip-off degrees’ – but I wouldn’t have created Horrid Henry without mine."
Francesca Simon, author of the Horrid Henry series, on the importance of creative degrees in @theguardian.com today🌟👇
Read more: https://loom.ly/K0zK33M
Francesca Simon, author of the Horrid Henry series, on the importance of creative degrees in @theguardian.com today🌟👇
Read more: https://loom.ly/K0zK33M
Kemi Badenoch wants to end ‘rip-off degrees’ – but I wouldn’t have created Horrid Henry without mine | Francesca Simon
I studied Old and Middle English. Although I didn’t know it, I couldn’t have chosen a better subject to train me to become a children’s author, says author Francesca Simon
www.theguardian.com
October 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM
"If you’ve learned how to think, critically and creatively, then universities have done their job."
Author Francesca Simon, who studied Old and Middle English at @ox.ac.uk, writes for @theguardian.com about the value of studying arts and humanities subjects 👇
Author Francesca Simon, who studied Old and Middle English at @ox.ac.uk, writes for @theguardian.com about the value of studying arts and humanities subjects 👇
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QR drops by 16.5% in 15 years, Russell Group warns.
@sophieatrpn.bsky.social reports on worrying trends in QR and HEIF funding.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
@sophieatrpn.bsky.social reports on worrying trends in QR and HEIF funding.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
September 16, 2025 at 12:10 PM
QR drops by 16.5% in 15 years, Russell Group warns.
@sophieatrpn.bsky.social reports on worrying trends in QR and HEIF funding.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
@sophieatrpn.bsky.social reports on worrying trends in QR and HEIF funding.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
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Read more on our involvement and analysis here ⤵️
July 8, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Read more on our involvement and analysis here ⤵️
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Read Douglas's blog here: wonkhe.com/blogs/defini... & read our new briefing paper here: russellgroup.ac.uk/policy/polic... (4/4)
Defining the value of the UK’s international research partnerships
UK universities’ international research collaborations are something to shout about. Douglas Dowell explores the current landscape and what the future could hold UK universities’ international researc...
wonkhe.com
July 8, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Read Douglas's blog here: wonkhe.com/blogs/defini... & read our new briefing paper here: russellgroup.ac.uk/policy/polic... (4/4)
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✍ In @wonkhe.bsky.social today, our Policy Manager, Douglas Dowell explores the highlights of @jisc.bsky.social 's analysis and what it tells us about the UK's position in the intentional research ecosystem and the potential benefits for the government's missions.(3/4)
July 8, 2025 at 10:36 AM
✍ In @wonkhe.bsky.social today, our Policy Manager, Douglas Dowell explores the highlights of @jisc.bsky.social 's analysis and what it tells us about the UK's position in the intentional research ecosystem and the potential benefits for the government's missions.(3/4)
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Our Policy Manager Douglas Dowell agrees with @robinbisson.bsky.social:
“This is a stormingly good set of results from UK researchers"
Find out more:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/uk-take...
“This is a stormingly good set of results from UK researchers"
Find out more:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/uk-take...
June 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Our Policy Manager Douglas Dowell agrees with @robinbisson.bsky.social:
“This is a stormingly good set of results from UK researchers"
Find out more:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/uk-take...
“This is a stormingly good set of results from UK researchers"
Find out more:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/uk-take...
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Given cost-of-living pressures, these figures are not surprising - but it's vital this doesn't become a barrier to getting the most out of studies and everything university life has to offer.
Read our full response from Joanna Burton, Head of Policy ➡️ www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/student...
Read our full response from Joanna Burton, Head of Policy ➡️ www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/student...
June 12, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Given cost-of-living pressures, these figures are not surprising - but it's vital this doesn't become a barrier to getting the most out of studies and everything university life has to offer.
Read our full response from Joanna Burton, Head of Policy ➡️ www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/student...
Read our full response from Joanna Burton, Head of Policy ➡️ www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/student...
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🗣️our CEO Dr Tim Bradshaw responds to the Spending Review:
“As details are confirmed on how funding will be delivered it’s vital that we see UKRI’s core budget protected with robust investment in the pipeline of discovery-led research"
Find out more:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/respons...
“As details are confirmed on how funding will be delivered it’s vital that we see UKRI’s core budget protected with robust investment in the pipeline of discovery-led research"
Find out more:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/respons...
June 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🗣️our CEO Dr Tim Bradshaw responds to the Spending Review:
“As details are confirmed on how funding will be delivered it’s vital that we see UKRI’s core budget protected with robust investment in the pipeline of discovery-led research"
Find out more:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/respons...
“As details are confirmed on how funding will be delivered it’s vital that we see UKRI’s core budget protected with robust investment in the pipeline of discovery-led research"
Find out more:
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/respons...
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Ahead of tomorrow's Spending Review, our Deputy Director of Policy Stephanie Smith writes in @resprofnews.bsky.social (£) on the need for increases in quality-related funding alongside plans for long-term research budgets ⬇️ www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Long-term investments - Research Professional News
Stephanie Smith hopes for increases in quality-related funding after this week’s spending review
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
June 10, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Ahead of tomorrow's Spending Review, our Deputy Director of Policy Stephanie Smith writes in @resprofnews.bsky.social (£) on the need for increases in quality-related funding alongside plans for long-term research budgets ⬇️ www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Nothing like a weekend announcement to keep us on our toes...! Here's the @russellgroup.bsky.social response to the £86bn R&D funding settlement announced today - a vote of confidence in the role research plays in economic growth and changing lives for the better.
🗣️“Today’s announcement of £86billion for research and innovation is a welcome vote of confidence in the UK’s R&D sector, and the role it plays in driving economic growth right across the country".
See our response to today's DSIT funding announcement ➡️ www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/ps86bn-...
See our response to today's DSIT funding announcement ➡️ www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/ps86bn-...
£86bn of R&D funding announced ahead of the Spending Review | Russell Group
The Russell Group responds to the government's announcement of R&D funding to 2029/30, ahead of the upcoming Spending Review
www.russellgroup.ac.uk
June 8, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Nothing like a weekend announcement to keep us on our toes...! Here's the @russellgroup.bsky.social response to the £86bn R&D funding settlement announced today - a vote of confidence in the role research plays in economic growth and changing lives for the better.
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NEW: We have joined with colleagues at @u15ca.bsky.social and swissuniversities in welcoming confirmation from the President of the EU Commission @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu that the next EU research framework will be a stand-alone programme.
Read more 👇
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/joint-s...
Read more 👇
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/joint-s...
Joint statement on the future of the EU R&I Framework Programme | Russell Group
Representatives of universities in the UK, Canada and Switzerland have together welcomed the EU's commitment to a stand-alone research programme
www.russellgroup.ac.uk
May 29, 2025 at 10:46 AM
NEW: We have joined with colleagues at @u15ca.bsky.social and swissuniversities in welcoming confirmation from the President of the EU Commission @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu that the next EU research framework will be a stand-alone programme.
Read more 👇
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/joint-s...
Read more 👇
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/joint-s...
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➡️ They also open opportunities for UK institutes to form international collaborations and are vital to fill skills gaps.
➡️ International students are also important to the UK’s R&D strength, both by bolstering our skilled workforce and as an essential income source for UK universities.
➡️ International students are also important to the UK’s R&D strength, both by bolstering our skilled workforce and as an essential income source for UK universities.
May 8, 2025 at 4:07 PM
➡️ They also open opportunities for UK institutes to form international collaborations and are vital to fill skills gaps.
➡️ International students are also important to the UK’s R&D strength, both by bolstering our skilled workforce and as an essential income source for UK universities.
➡️ International students are also important to the UK’s R&D strength, both by bolstering our skilled workforce and as an essential income source for UK universities.
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➡️ Attracting skilled researchers is crucial and will ensure that R&D can get the most from increased investment to drive growth.
➡️ International researchers are an enormous benefit to the sector, bringing with them new knowledge and expertise that spark innovation.
➡️ International researchers are an enormous benefit to the sector, bringing with them new knowledge and expertise that spark innovation.
May 8, 2025 at 4:07 PM
➡️ Attracting skilled researchers is crucial and will ensure that R&D can get the most from increased investment to drive growth.
➡️ International researchers are an enormous benefit to the sector, bringing with them new knowledge and expertise that spark innovation.
➡️ International researchers are an enormous benefit to the sector, bringing with them new knowledge and expertise that spark innovation.
Reposted by Laura Peatman
We've joined @sciencecampaign.bsky.social and colleagues across the sector to write to parliamentarians ahead of the forthcoming the Immigration White Paper, highlighting the importance of international talent for the UK's R&D and university sectors.
✍️ www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and...
✍️ www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and...
Cross Sector Letter on International R&D Talent - CaSE
www.sciencecampaign.org.uk
May 8, 2025 at 4:07 PM
We've joined @sciencecampaign.bsky.social and colleagues across the sector to write to parliamentarians ahead of the forthcoming the Immigration White Paper, highlighting the importance of international talent for the UK's R&D and university sectors.
✍️ www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and...
✍️ www.sciencecampaign.org.uk/analysis-and...
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"There is an opportunity to cement the UK’s position as a trailblazing research nation."
Lisa Roberts, Vice Chancellor of @exeter.ac.uk, writes for @resprofnews.bsky.social on why we can't lose focus on R&D ahead of the Spending Review (£)
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Lisa Roberts, Vice Chancellor of @exeter.ac.uk, writes for @resprofnews.bsky.social on why we can't lose focus on R&D ahead of the Spending Review (£)
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Spring statement, summer spending - Research Professional News
Lisa Roberts urges the government to recognise how R&D can boost the economy
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
March 30, 2025 at 9:45 AM
"There is an opportunity to cement the UK’s position as a trailblazing research nation."
Lisa Roberts, Vice Chancellor of @exeter.ac.uk, writes for @resprofnews.bsky.social on why we can't lose focus on R&D ahead of the Spending Review (£)
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Lisa Roberts, Vice Chancellor of @exeter.ac.uk, writes for @resprofnews.bsky.social on why we can't lose focus on R&D ahead of the Spending Review (£)
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Really pleased to see a detailed write-up of our latest briefing on @resprofnews.bsky.social today 🙏
Current caps on Higher Education Innovation Fund allocations limit its potential - an uplift in the total pot could unlock billions in economic impact.
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/policy/polic...
Current caps on Higher Education Innovation Fund allocations limit its potential - an uplift in the total pot could unlock billions in economic impact.
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/policy/polic...
Extra innovation funding for universities ‘could unlock billions’.
Russell Group (@russellgroup.bsky.social) calls for uplift to Higher Education Innovation Funding to boost economic growth.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
Russell Group (@russellgroup.bsky.social) calls for uplift to Higher Education Innovation Funding to boost economic growth.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
Extra innovation funding for universities ‘could unlock billions’ - Research Professional News
Russell Group calls for uplift to Higher Education Innovation Funding to boost economic growth
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
March 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Really pleased to see a detailed write-up of our latest briefing on @resprofnews.bsky.social today 🙏
Current caps on Higher Education Innovation Fund allocations limit its potential - an uplift in the total pot could unlock billions in economic impact.
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/policy/polic...
Current caps on Higher Education Innovation Fund allocations limit its potential - an uplift in the total pot could unlock billions in economic impact.
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/policy/polic...
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🗣️"Barriers to growth may be wide-ranging, but so are universities’ strengths".
✍ Stuart Croft, Vice-Chancellor @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social, writes for @resprofnews.bsky.social on how research-intensive unis support an effective Industrial Strategy.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
✍ Stuart Croft, Vice-Chancellor @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social, writes for @resprofnews.bsky.social on how research-intensive unis support an effective Industrial Strategy.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
March 18, 2025 at 1:56 PM
🗣️"Barriers to growth may be wide-ranging, but so are universities’ strengths".
✍ Stuart Croft, Vice-Chancellor @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social, writes for @resprofnews.bsky.social on how research-intensive unis support an effective Industrial Strategy.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
✍ Stuart Croft, Vice-Chancellor @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social, writes for @resprofnews.bsky.social on how research-intensive unis support an effective Industrial Strategy.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
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Along with @sciencecampaign.bsky.social, Institute of Physics and @rsc.org we've written to the Prime Minister and the President of the EU Commission to highlight the importance of R&D collaboration in the UK's future relationship with the EU.
Find out more ⬇️
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/rd-sect...
Find out more ⬇️
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/rd-sect...
March 12, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Along with @sciencecampaign.bsky.social, Institute of Physics and @rsc.org we've written to the Prime Minister and the President of the EU Commission to highlight the importance of R&D collaboration in the UK's future relationship with the EU.
Find out more ⬇️
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/rd-sect...
Find out more ⬇️
www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/rd-sect...
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In the wake of a @russellgroup.bsky.social-organised letter to UK and EU leaders urging them to keep research collab high on the agenda, my Research Fortnight leader this week looks at the need for stronger UK-EU R&I ties (£) www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
No time to waste: UK and EU research relations need attention - Research Professional News
With US science under threat, R&I partnerships closer to home are more important than ever
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
March 12, 2025 at 1:18 PM
In the wake of a @russellgroup.bsky.social-organised letter to UK and EU leaders urging them to keep research collab high on the agenda, my Research Fortnight leader this week looks at the need for stronger UK-EU R&I ties (£) www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Reposted by Laura Peatman
Industrial strategy report from @russellgroup.bsky.social expert panel calls for extra Higher Education Innovation Funding to boost university spinouts, research commercialisation. Panel includes senior leaders from businesses including GSK, NatWest. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
March 13, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Industrial strategy report from @russellgroup.bsky.social expert panel calls for extra Higher Education Innovation Funding to boost university spinouts, research commercialisation. Panel includes senior leaders from businesses including GSK, NatWest. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
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Our drama schools are facing a financial crisis, shutting down opportunities for the next generation.
On @theguardian.com today, Campaign for the Arts trustee Samuel West calls for "urgent action to protect and expand everyone’s access to the arts".
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
On @theguardian.com today, Campaign for the Arts trustee Samuel West calls for "urgent action to protect and expand everyone’s access to the arts".
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
‘National catastrophe’: drama school funding crisis in England sparks concern
Actors Samuel West and Paapa Essiedu join calls for urgent action to protect and expand access to arts
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Our drama schools are facing a financial crisis, shutting down opportunities for the next generation.
On @theguardian.com today, Campaign for the Arts trustee Samuel West calls for "urgent action to protect and expand everyone’s access to the arts".
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
On @theguardian.com today, Campaign for the Arts trustee Samuel West calls for "urgent action to protect and expand everyone’s access to the arts".
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
We're now hiring for an interim role in our brilliant HE policy team. This role covers a really interesting span of areas across funding, skills and regulation - lots to get your teeth into in the coming year.
Details here 👇
Details here 👇
🚨Job alert 🚨
We're recruiting for an Interim Policy Manager in our Higher Education team, covering key policy areas including higher education funding, skills and regulation.
Check out the full job description below: russellgroup.ac.uk/about/vacanc...
We're recruiting for an Interim Policy Manager in our Higher Education team, covering key policy areas including higher education funding, skills and regulation.
Check out the full job description below: russellgroup.ac.uk/about/vacanc...
Vacancy for the post of Interim Policy Manager
russellgroup.ac.uk
January 10, 2025 at 1:51 PM
We're now hiring for an interim role in our brilliant HE policy team. This role covers a really interesting span of areas across funding, skills and regulation - lots to get your teeth into in the coming year.
Details here 👇
Details here 👇